Mariel Johnanna Gopher
September 22, 1969 - July 13, 2021
Mariel Johnanna Gopher, 51 Brighton Reservation – Mariel Johnanna Gopher died July 13, 2021. She was born September 22, 1969 in Clewiston to Earl Nelson and Mary Gopher. She worked with the Seminole Tribe for many years. She enjoyed rodeoing and spending time with her children. She was Baptized at the First Indian Baptist Church of Brighton. Ms. Gopher was preceded in death by her father, Earl Nelson; mother, Mary Gopher; grandson, Brody Cochran; and grandparents, John Henry Gopher and Maude Gopher. She is survived by her sons, Kholt Gopher, Guage Gonzalez, Jaime J. Gonzalez, and Diego Gopher; daughters, Ynez Gonzalez and Ysla Gopher; grandchildren, Rosalie Tiger Johns, Khoal Cochran, Koty Gopher Turtle, Kylo Cochran, Adoni Cochran, Leona Cochran, Greyson Gonzalez, and Koi Gonzalez; half brother, Adam Nelson; half sister, Andera Nelson Peterson; aunts and uncle, Lola Gopher, Beulah Gopher, Daniel Gopher, Ethel Gopher; many nieces and nephews; paternal aunt, Christine Navakoa; and paternal uncles, Ted Nelson and Samuel Nelson. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Ortona Cemetery. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
Mariel Johnanna Gopher, 51 Brighton Reservation – Mariel Johnanna Gopher died July 13, 2021. She was born September 22, 1969 in Clewiston to Earl Nelson and Mary Gopher. She worked with the Seminole Tribe for many years. She enjoyed... View Obituary & Service Information